Mao's Last Dancer

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October 09, 2012

inspiring film & story & fantastic dance scenes

December 23, 2010

Very touching and inspiring story

December 19, 2010

This was such a beautiful movie. I love true stories and cultural exchanges and this was definitely that. But the inspiring determination of the boy was the highlight of the film and his raw innocence when he arrives in the U.S.A.

December 08, 2010

Great artistry and well done movie.

October 08, 2010

Brought history to life and the dancing was superb. Was a bit distracted by Bruce Greenwood's accent, but it may be because I've seen him in other films as my friends didn't have a problem.

October 07, 2010

Wonderful...a movie with a warm heart.

September 28, 2010

enjoyably!

September 26, 2010

Excellent and glad to see it getting good recognition from most outlets ^

September 25, 2010

Love seeing a good movie about a real story! Loved the characters, the scenery and of course the dance. Enjoyed every minute!

September 21, 2010

Very gripping.

September 07, 2010

Amazingly beautiful.

September 06, 2010

This is a very powerful movie with beautiful dancing. Although the politics have a bit of a Western bias, the journey and ultimate outcome of the protagonist is one that cannot be missed.

August 26, 2010

Although films generally pale in comparison to the books(read it; saw it)this film touches upon the "right notes" to feel for its protagonist. Not hard on the eyes either!

August 17, 2010

Touching and compelling story, well-acted

August 16, 2010

A truly wonderful experience which is an example of the old cliche about rags to riches.The human element is strong as we watch the trials and triumphs of Li as he struggles to attain personal and creative freedoms in his new milieu ,all the while never losing sight of his origins. Well-acted by the cast(many of whom are unknowns) and peerlessly photographed. Die Fledermaus is most creatively mounted. Rich,rewarding-even for those who are not particularly interested in the ballet.

August 14, 2010

FOR A SELECT AUDIENCE. SUPERB, IF YOU KNOW BALLET. INSPIRATION FOR ALL. SHOWS BRAVERY TO STAND UP FOR YOURSELF. LUCKILY THINGS WORK OUT FOR BETTER. TIMING IS EVERYTHING. HIS FAMILY WOULD NOT HAVE FARED AS WELL TWENTY YR EARLIER.

August 13, 2010

I loved the scenery, the dancing, the music and the human connection in this movie. Very special.

August 12, 2010

Wonderful movie, loved the acting, music.

August 05, 2010

Enjoyed the movie...believable!

July 30, 2010

A bit predictable

July 29, 2010

Loved this movie -- so well done. A keeper for lovers of dance movies.

July 27, 2010

A drama based on the autobiography by Li Cunxin. At the age of 11, Li was plucked from a poor Chinese village by Madame Mao's cultural delegates and taken to Beijing to study ballet. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he fell in love with an American woman. Two years later, he managed to defect and went on to perform as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and as a principal artist with the Australian Ballet.

July 22, 2010

Although this is an intriguing and inspiring story, the acting and the dialogue failed to move me; the dancing was superb but I did not connect with the characters....I read the book first and it had a much stronger impact.

July 22, 2010

A great story.

July 20, 2010

An excellent movie, with really really good performances.

July 16, 2010

Very touching, beautiful movie. Very well done.

July 15, 2010

touching and entertaining

July 14, 2010

Wonderful scenes of dancing and a great historical movie.

July 11, 2010

An interesting biographical piece though I'm not keen on modern ballet.

July 08, 2010

interesting engaging story

July 05, 2010

An important movie. A must see.

July 04, 2010

awesome movie!

July 04, 2010

beautiful

June 26, 2010

A poignant film which magnifies the political influence on the lifestyle of the people of communist China as well as on the people of democratic America. The power of one's family cannot be denied. The dance was magnificant, the music melodic to the ears, and the acting stupendous. Hats off to Bruce Beresford- FANTASTIC as Li Cunxin would say.

This is an AWESOME movie! it's about as good as it gets...true story, ballet, foreign diplomacy, romance. The BEST dance movie I've ever seen, except possibly, "Flashdance"! This one's a sleeper and not to be missed!

May 15, 2010

This is a wonderful movie, great acting and a story that, with many flash backs, is easy to follow. Canadian Bruce Greenwood is terrific.